A house fire in Maury County has forced a family from their home and resulted in injuries to both a civilian and a firefighter, local fire officials reported. The blaze, which officials believe was electrical in origin, started yesterday in the Culleoka community and was met with a response from the Maury County Fire Department at approximately 5:42 p.m. Units arriving at the Cantebury Drive residence were confronted with heavy flames emanating from a bedroom and the attic, prompting an aggressive firefighting effort.
The situation, rapidly evolving as fires are wont to do necessitated a strategy that involved two hand lines and an offensive attack which enabled the responders to gain access to the attic and control the spread of fire, per a report by the Maury County Source. The American Red Cross is currently providing assistance to the displaced family, in the wake of the destruction their home has suffered, according to multiple sources.
In the course of managing the fire, one person was taken to a local hospital suffering from smoke inhalation, and a firefighter received treatment at the scene for minor injuries, according to MCFD, WSMV reported. The extent of the injuries and the current condition of the affected individuals have not been detailed in the released statements.
Ongoing investigations aim to elucidate the fire's source and the full measure of the damage incurred, however, details remain sparse at this moment, this information comes from officials communicated via WKRN's coverage of the incident.
